Things Fall Apart Festival

Things Fall Apart Festival A weeklong cultural and intellectual celebration of Chinua Achebe’s enduring literary classic.

23/02/2026

The conversation continues at the Things Fall Apart Festival 2026. Named. Unnamed. Renamed. Save the date: July 26 — Aug 1



ANNOUNCING THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE 2026 THINGS FALL APART FESTIVALThe Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo is proud to annou...
18/02/2026

ANNOUNCING THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE 2026 THINGS FALL APART FESTIVAL

The Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo is proud to announce the appointment of Chief Osita Chidoka (Ike Obosi) and Dr. Ike Chioke (Nze Eji Eje Mba) as Co-Chairs of the Organising Committee for the 2026 Things Fall Apart Festival (TFAF). This dynamic duo brings unparalleled expertise, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to cultural preservation, setting the stage for an edition that will amplify Chinua Achebe’s enduring legacy on a truly global scale.

As we mark the festival's evolution into a premier international platform for dialogue on African identity, resilience, and innovation, Chief Chidoka and Dr. Chioke will spearhead efforts to expand its reach across Africa, the diaspora, and beyond; fostering cross-cultural exchanges, artistic collaborations, and thought-provoking conversations that resonate in today's interconnected world.

Chief Osita Chidoka, a statesman and longstanding advocate for the arts, has been a key supporter of the Centre for Memories and a vocal proponent of culture as a driver of national development and global dialogue.

Dr. Ike Chioke, a respected cultural patron and institutional leader, previously chaired the Grand Finale of the 2025 Festival. His leadership was widely credited with elevating the scale and international visibility of the event.

Their appointment marks a bold new chapter for the Festival as it expands its global footprint and deepens its cultural impact across Africa and the diaspora.

We look forward to their stewardship as we prepare for a Festival that continues to honour Achebe’s legacy while shaping new global conversations on identity, culture, and self-definition.

Save the Date:
July 26 – August 1, 2026

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SAVE THE DATE: THINGS FALL APART FESTIVAL 2026We are excited to announce that the 2026 edition of the annual Things Fall...
16/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE: THINGS FALL APART FESTIVAL 2026

We are excited to announce that the 2026 edition of the annual Things Fall Apart Festival will run from Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Get ready for a week of lectures, panel discussions, music and theatre performances, art exhibitions, book conversations, school mentorship sessions, and lots more.

More details coming soon.


ANNOUNCING THE 2026 EDITION OF THE ANNUAL THINGS FALL APART FESTIVALFor five years, the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndi...
16/02/2026

ANNOUNCING THE 2026 EDITION OF THE ANNUAL THINGS FALL APART FESTIVAL

For five years, the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo has returned, year after year, to the world of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe — not merely to celebrate a book, but to interrogate its meanings and its mirror to our lives.

Each year has opened new layers of Achebe’s text. Each year has affirmed that Things Fall Apart continues to speak powerfully to our present world.

Now, in 2026, we are excited to announce the 2026 edition of the annual Things Fall Apart Festival in celebration of the 68th publication anniversary of the book, under the theme:

NAMED, UNNAMED, RENAMED: Power, Identity and the Right to Self-Definition

Drawing from Achebe’s profound insights on naming, erasure, resistance, and self-authorship, this year’s theme confronts some of the most urgent questions of our time:

Who has the power to define whom?
Who speaks for a people?
Who tells the story?
Who decides what we are called?

The festival is scheduled to run from Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1, 2026, featuring lectures, panel discussions, book conversations, music and theatre performances, art exhibitions, school mentorship sessions, and village dialogues.

We are inviting schools, literary societies, cultural organisations, community groups, and enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond to join us for this immersive celebration of Achebe’s legacy and a reflection on identity, memory, and self-definition.

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Anticipate!!!
10/02/2026

Anticipate!!!



It was Orie in Ụmụọfia when Okonkwo threw Amalinze the Cat.At the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025, the Ijele Renaissance...
19/12/2025

It was Orie in Ụmụọfia when Okonkwo threw Amalinze the Cat.
At the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025, the Ijele Renaissance Theatre reenacted this iconic scene, drawing audiences back to the singular feat through which Okonkwo first brought honour to his village.



MEET OUR WINNERChisom Azodo has emerged as the winner of the Things Fall Apart Painting Competition with her work, “Ife ...
17/12/2025

MEET OUR WINNER

Chisom Azodo has emerged as the winner of the Things Fall Apart Painting Competition with her work, “Ife dị na Iko.”

Her winning piece captivated the judges with its imaginative depth and interpretation of Ụmụọfia within the framework of this year’s festival theme.

She takes home a ₦50,000 cash prize, courtesy of Hikerstrail.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!



Here is Ikechukwu John's canvas, one of the standout entries produced live during the TFA Painting Competition.Many than...
12/12/2025

Here is Ikechukwu John's canvas, one of the standout entries produced live during the TFA Painting Competition.

Many thanks to HikersTrail for making this platform possible for emerging artists.

Winner announcement loading…



Another submission from Chisom Azodo created right at the festival grounds during the TFA Painting Competition.Special t...
11/12/2025

Another submission from Chisom Azodo created right at the festival grounds during the TFA Painting Competition.

Special thanks to HikersTrail for supporting this showcase of young talent.

Winner announcement coming soon. Stay close.



Here is Joseph Atujor’s work from the on-the-spot TFA Painting Competition. Many thanks to HikersTrail for supporting th...
09/12/2025

Here is Joseph Atujor’s work from the on-the-spot TFA Painting Competition. Many thanks to HikersTrail for supporting this creative showcase.

The winner will be announced shortly.



Obi Okonkwo hosted one of the festival’s most engaging conversations: O JI ỤKWỤ EJE ABA: Hiking for Wellness, Culture, a...
07/12/2025

Obi Okonkwo hosted one of the festival’s most engaging conversations: O JI ỤKWỤ EJE ABA: Hiking for Wellness, Culture, and Community, featuring Gerald Bond, Ella Illorah, and John Agbeze, with Festus Adibe as moderator.

The dialogue examined how local tourism and trail-based experiences are not only avenues for recreation but have become tools for healing, cultural awakening, and collective empowerment.

This conversation was powered by HikersTrail, the foremost tourism brand in the South East, celebrated for curating trail experiences that blend culture, nature, and creativity.



Let us also celebrate the runner-ups of the TFA Festival Essay Competition 2025! These writers impressed the jury with t...
04/12/2025

Let us also celebrate the runner-ups of the TFA Festival Essay Competition 2025!

These writers impressed the jury with the creativity and originality of their submissions.

General Category Runner-ups:

1. Ugochukwu Anadi
2. Chiwenite Onyekwelu

Tertiary Category Runner-ups:

1. Ekikereobong Usong
2. Oguadimma Chioma

Secondary Category Runner-ups:

1. Okoye Shedrack
2. Nwabueze Victor

The first runner-up in each category will receive ₦150,000, while the second runner-up will receive ₦100,000 in prizes.

Congratulations to all runner-ups for adding your voices to this year’s festival!



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